Creamy Couscous with Broccoli, Tomatoes and Cheese
All-Day Nutrition
Dairy-inspired, plant-based dishes to serve from morning to night
FAMILY FEATURES
F
rom cereal and milk to yogurt and fruit
to broccoli and cheese, combining dairy
with plant-based foods creates a superfood
power couple that can help ensure you and
your family are getting the nutrients you need any
time of day.
With the rise in popularity of plant-based diets,
dairy can help optimize nutrient absorption from
plant foods and provide additional nutrients like high-
quality protein, calcium, vitamin D and vitamin B12.
You can create delicious meals with the nutrition you
need while enjoying the best of plants and dairy.
Combining dairy and plant-based foods can be
easier with these dairy-powered recipes from Milk
Means More. They are ideal for creating a nutritious
and delicious plan for every meal throughout the
day. Start with a Blueberry Apple Crisp Smoothie
Bowl in the morning then build out your lunch or
dinner plans around an appetizer like this traditional
Middle Eastern Labneh Spread with grilled pita
bread and assorted veggies. For the main course, try
Lentil Tacos with Tangy Guacamole and a classic
Moroccan staple, Creamy Couscous with Broccoli,
Tomatoes and Cheese, on the side.
Find more recipes that combine the goodness of
dairy and plant-based foods at milkmeansmore.org.
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Creamy Couscous with Broccoli, Tomatoes and Cheese
Recipe courtesy of culinary dietitian Marcia Stanley, MS, RDN
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Servings: 6
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter
3 cups broccoli florets
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 cups fat-free, 2% or whole milk
1 1/2 cups plain couscous (wheat pasta)
1 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups seeded and chopped tomatoes
2 tablespoons slivered fresh basil leaves
In large nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook onion in
butter 2 minutes. Add broccoli, garlic and pepper. Cook and
stir 2 minutes.
Stir milk into broccoli mixture. Bring to boil. Stir in couscous.
Remove from heat. Cover and let stand 5 minutes.
Gently stir Parmesan cheese into couscous mixture. Spread on
serving platter. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Top with tomatoes and
fresh basil leaves.
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